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Top 3 peanut butters we recommend
As parents when it comes to purchasing foods for our children we tend to look for 'no added sugar' labels and not really beyond that however some peanut butters contain lots of unnecessary ingredients that your child does not require and can be easily avoided at an affordable price. Lot's of supermarket peanut butters will contained added brown sugars, salt, palm oils and more even if they have organic, healthy looking labels and packaging. This is why I always recommend par


30 First finger foods
30 safe and easy to serve finger foods for starting our your weaning journey. All these finger foods are safe from 6 months:


40 delicious first purees
We have put together a list of 40 great purees to serve from 6 months!


The best time to eat a banana
Did you know the health benefits of bananas change throughout the ripening process! You can pick the perfect time to eat your banana, depending on what you want to achieve from it.


What apple is healthiest?
Theirs lots of apples out there but has the thought ever crossed your mind.. "which one is better?". Now don't get me wrong ALL apples...


Importance of mealtime routine
Feeling hungry helps us know when to eat and when to stop. As parents we tend to ensure our children have clear sleeping and nap...


Do not serve frozen peas frozen
A lot of tips circulate the internet on a regular basis, however not all these tips are good for you! One of the picky eating tips you...


When to choose organic options
Is there really a difference between organic and non organic foods? The foods nutrient content does not differ between organic and non-organic, a carrot is still a carrot, however the use of


Steaming VS boiling
You may be starting out your weaning journey or just looking for some health advice for your family and wondering what the best method of...


When does my toddler come off whole milk
When your toddler switches from their breast milk or formula to cows milk they are advised to go straight to whole cows milk (non-dairy allergy). However you are probably wondering when it is your child can swap to your regular household milk, if this is semi-skimmed or something else. A child who is 1 or 2 years old should only drink whole milk and children under 1 should be drinking breast milk or formula. This is because the fat in whole milk is needed for your child's dev


Add flavour without salt
Adding salt to meals and salty foods should be avoided under the age of 12 months as your babies kidneys cannot cope with too much salt during this time. However babies do require salt to form part of a healthy diet, this being less than 1g of salt a day which naturally occurs in foods and is not added. Herbs, spices, garlic, onion, lime juice and lemon juice are great salt replacers which help bring added flavour to the meal.


Healthiest oils to cook with
Oil is something we need to use regularly in our households to cook many dishes but is there any oils we should avoid and what ones are best for us and our children. We have put together a list of the recommended oils to use when cooking for your little one and the whole family in fact!


Dairy-free sources of calcium
When we think of calcium, we think of dairy products. Calcium can be found in many other foods your child eats. Being aware of these foods to reach your child's calcium needs, especially on a dairy-free diet is helpful. We have put together a list of dairy-free options rich in calcium below:


A small guide to food pairing
Pairing foods correctly in a meal can increase the absorption of nutrients for your little one. Making one meal far more beneficial..


Baby led weaning: what size and shape pasta do I offer?
The perfect pasta shape to start out your baby led weaning journey


Choose the right plant-based milk for your dairy-free child
Choose the most nutritious plant-based milk for your individual child


Breakfast cereals we recommend
Our recommended cereals for the first 2 years of your little ones life


Dairy-free yogurt: Which one is best?
Have a little one with a dairy allergy and finding it difficult to find the best substitutes that offer the same nutritional value?


100 quick and healthy snack ideas
Children's snacks have turned to the packet. Most snacks have been replaced with ready-made, grab-from-the-cupboard choices. Naturally...


Bedtime snacks
Your rapidly developing toddler may seem to have days where they have a never ending appetite, where growth spurts are occurring frequently.
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